Flying soon without a REAL ID? TSA to roll out $45 fee in coming weeks

Airline passengers who don't possess REAL ID or passport should soon expect to pay an additional fee to get through airport security.
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TSA to charge $45 to verify ID for travelers without REAL ID starting Feb. 1, 2026

Don’t have REAL ID? Starting soon travelers will have to pay $45 for TSA Confirm.ID or present another valid ID; prepay online to speed screening.

No Real-ID, no problem: TSA will confirm your identity for a price

Under the program, adult passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, passport, or another TSA-approved credential, may pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID to confirm their identity and proceed through the security checkpoint, according to the agency.

Don't have a Real ID? You can still travel — but it could soon cost you

A critical Real ID deadline is approaching, and that will mean some travelers without a Real ID will have to pay extra to travel.

Still don’t have a REAL ID? TSA will start charging flyers $45 starting Feb. 1

Flying without a REAL ID soon? TSA says travelers may pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1. Here’s how it works and what IDs are accepted.

What is TSA ConfirmID? What to know about new Real ID program

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration plans to introduce a Real ID verification service in February for those without one. See details.
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